WorksheetsSpeed Eating
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which statement below is the central idea of the article "The World's Fastest Eaters"?
Most people do not think that competitive eating is a serious sport.
Competitive eating can be dangerous to those who are not trained.
Speed eating is a sport that has become more popular in the 21st century.
Speed eating is a very messy sport to watch.
How long does an eating competition usually last?
1-2 minutes
10-15 minutes
60-90 minutes
just 30 seconds
Why did the author include the anecdote about Joey Chestnut's 2018 victory at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest?
To prove to the reader that speed eating is not difficult to do.
To prove to the reader that hot dogs are a great thing to eat quickly.
To prove to the reader that Joey Chestnut is not being careful when eating.
To prove that determination is required to win and to set a new record.
Who judges the contests?
Major League Eating, Inc
The International Federation of Competitive Eating
The Pro Eating Organization
Nathan's Hot Dogs
Which statement from the anecdote makes the reader think that Joey would probably win the contest?
On July 4, 2018, Joey Chestnut returned to the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
He never stopped, not when he almost got a hot dog stuck in his throat and not when he noticed a counting error on the scoreboard.
He alternated between fistfuls of hot dog and soaking wet bread.
None of these
What other types of foods in the article are given as examples of foods eaten in eating contests?
pies and pizza
pizza and watermelon
pies and watermelon
ice cream and corn dogs
When does the annual Hot Dog Eating Contest take place?
July 4th
February 14th
March 17th
January 1st
What prize does the winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest take home?
Nathan's Hot Dog trophy
The Hot Dog Gold Medal
$100 cash
The Mustard Belt and cash
According to the article, which contestant holds 43 world records?
Matt Stonie
Miki Sudo
Joey Chestnut
Mike Dogg
What year did Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest begin?
1956
1816
1916
2016
Which statement below supports the idea that eating contests are becoming quite popular?
The sport is too disgusting to watch to draw many people.
Bigger and bigger crowds are attending eating contests all around the world.
Joey Chestnut is considered the greatest competitive eater of all time.
Competitive eating requires lots of planning and careful training.
Which evidence most strongly supports the claim that more people are attending eating contests?
The sport, however, caught the eye of the competitive market in the early 2000s.
At age 34, he currently holds 43 world records.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest draws crowds of about 40,000 to 50,000 each year.
His incredible skill introduced the concept of true advanced speed eating and training used by speed eaters today.
Why do professional eaters need medical professionals when they are training?
Binge eating can be very risky.
Competitive eating is a sport reserved for medical professionals only.
In case there is leftover food.
In case one of the spectators gets sick.
According to the article, what is one possible consequence of speed eating?
stomach perforations
gaining weight
dropping your food
never wanting to eat another hot dog again
In paragraph 3, what does the word alternated mean?
replaced
went back and forth
counted
ate
